Senator LUNDY (Australian Capital Territory—Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Sport) (14:42): I am happy to remind the negligent opposition what a responsible government looks like. Labor knows a modern economy needs a strong and viable manufacturing sector. We know the industry is facing difficult times. Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Lundy, resume your seat. I will proceed with question time when there is silence. Senator LUNDY: It is obviously a sore point across the chamber. We know the industry is facing difficult times, and Labor is committed to working with the auto sector to ensure it has a strong future. I have already mentioned our $5.4 billion new car plan, and we are investing in improving the productivity and competitiveness of the sector. Holden has indicated publicly that without our $215 million co-investment it would have closed all of its design, engineering and manufacturing operations in Australia. Our government's investment has ensured Holden will stay here for at least a decade and support tens of thousands of jobs directly and thousands more indirectly. (Time expired)